UNITED STATES - Miscellaneous Covers continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
Est or CV / bid in C$'s |
| 4226 |
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 Unused
multi-coloured patriotic postcard circa 1909 depicting portraits of famous Arctic explorers FREDERICK COOK and ROBERT PEARY. Cook allegedly was the first man to reach the North Pole in 1908. VF (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4227 |
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 Unused b/w
postcard circa 1909 depicting famous Arctic Explorer ROBERT PEARY with his printed signature. He made several expeditions to the Arctic in the late 19th & early 20th Centuries. VF (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4228 |
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 Unused b/w
glossy postcard circa 1909 of COMMANDER ROBERT PEARY on the deck of the Steamer "Roosevelt". He made several expeditions to the Arctic in the 19th & early 20th Centuries. VF
(Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4229 |
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 Unused b/w
real photo postcard circa 1910 depicting a BRITISH MERCHANT SHIP WRECKED ON ROCKS. F (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4230 |
|
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 Multi-coloured San Francisco postcard 1910 depicting a CHINESE FORTUNE TELLER at a table on the street. Has message on reverse but not mailed. F, minor edge wear
(Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4231 |
|
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 Unused b/w
postcard circa 1910 depicting WINTER MINING ON LOWER CLEARY CREEK. Also another postcard depicting a WINTER MINING SCENE at Dawson Yukon. F (2 diff) (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4232 |
|
|
 Interesting
lot of 4 diff b/w postcards from 1913 depicting ADMIRAL PERRY'S FLAGSHIP "NIAGARA" from the War of 1812. The ship was sunk in 1820 but was raised in 1913 and rebuilt for the 1813-1913 Centennial celebrations of the Battle of Lake Erie. Each postcard
shows a diff scene of the ship with one having a huge crowd of people around it. VF (4) (Image)
|
Estimate 90.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4233 |
|
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 Unused b/w
WWI postcard depicting KING GEORGE V REVIEWING AMERICAN SOLDIERS AS THEY MARCH THROUGH LONDON. F (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4234 |
|
|
 Three diff
b/w photo postcards from 1915 depicting CIVIL WAR VETERAN PARADES in Washington DC. Incl one with Review by PRESIDENT WILSON & GEN. MILES. F, messages on reverse but not mailed (3) (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4235 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard from WWI depicting American GENERAL JOHN PERSHING (along with other officers) meeting soldiers in France. Pershing lived from 1860-1948 and was involved in the Indian Wars, Spanish American War, Mexican Intervention & WWI. F, light age
staining (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4236 |
|
|
 Stampless
WWI Patriotic "Soldier's Mail / Free" sepia photo postcard with "APO / 747" cancel dated 14 Nov 1918 and violet boxed A.E.F. censor h/s to Dalton, Ohio. Depicts detachment of vintage TANKS. The postcard promotes purchase of Liberty Bonds. F-VF (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4237 |
|
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Two diff b/w real photo unused postcards circa 1920's era depicting US Navy Football Team practices. F, one corner crease
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4238 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard circa 1920's of the famous Italian-born American actor RUDOLF VALENTINO who was idolized as the "LATIN LOVER" of the 1920's silent era of film. His early death at the age of 31 caused mass hysteria among his fans. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 45.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4239 |
|
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 Unused b/w
real photo postcard depicting the devastation caused by the 28 June, 1924 TORNADO IN LORAIN OHIO. It remains the deadliest single tornado ever recorded in Ohio history & left 7,000 people homeless. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4240 |
|
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Stampless Permit Mail 4-page b/w photo illustrated flyer for "The Chiropractic Educator / O.H. Wright, of Brunswick, Maine. Addr locally in 1929. Inside is an informative brochure on the benefits of a chiropractor with testimonials & illustrations. F
|
Estimate 45.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4241 |
|
|
 Unused
multi-coloured postcard 1930 depicting the SEVEN PRESIDENTS OF THE MORMON CHURCH from 1830-1930. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4242 |
|
|
 Unused
colour postcard circa 1930 depicting American actress JOAN CRAWFORD (with her printed signature). In the 1930's she became one of Hollywood's most prominent movie stars & one of the highest paid women in the USA. VF (Image)
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Estimate 45.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4243 |
|
|
 Four unused
b/w photo postcards depicting various CLIPPER SEAPLANES, from 1930's-40's. Depict China Clipper taking off, Trans-Atlantic Clipper III; & 2 diff showing Clippers being boarded in Miami (1 is real photo). VF (4) (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4244 |
|
|
 Unused
glossy b/w postcard circa 1930's depicting famous Hollywood actor JAMES CAGNEY. He was a major film star in the 1930's-40's and his gangster roles thrust him into the spotlight. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 45.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4245 |
|
|
 Unused
glossy b/w photo postcard circa 1930's depicting famous American actor CLARK GABLE with his printed signature. He was often referred to as the "King of Hollywood" & had roles in over 60 diff films during a career that lasted 37 years. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 45.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4246 |
|
|
 Unused
coloured postcard circa 1930's depicting famous American actor SPENCER TRACY. He was one of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age & was the first actor to win 2 consecutive Academy Awards for best actor. The postcard has his printed signature.
VF (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4247 |
|
|
 Collection
of 7 diff b/w real photo postcards circa 1930's-40's depicting scenes of the FORD MOTOR Co. PLANTS & BUILDINGS in Detroit Michigan. Each with printed write-up on the reverse. VF (7) (Image)
|
Estimate 70.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4248 |
|
|
 Collection
of 7 diff b/w real photo postcards depicting disaster scenes from 1 Jan 1934 at MONTROSE CALIFORNIA. These show the terrible damage of flooding with upturned / buried cars, destroyed houses, etc. VF. SCARCE LOT (Image)
|
Estimate 250.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4249 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard depicting the TRAIN WRECK of the Montreal Express following THE GREAT NEW ENGLAND HURRICANE OF 1938. The Hurricane did hundreds of millions of dollars in damage & was one of the deadliest & destructive to ever strike the USA. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
| 4250 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard showing a scene of the GREAT NEW ENGLAND HURRICANE OF 1938. Shows a scene of homeless men salvaging their belongings from a wrecked building. VF
(Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-10, 11:59 PM |
